Will the Pack finally cover a spread?
It’s gonna be a long week in practice for NC State after what happened in Clemson, and we’ll just have to hope that they can channel that stinging embarrassment into better play on the field.
NC State opened as a double-digit favorite against Northern Illinois, though that line already has been bet down to 7.5 or seven in most places. That’s an appropriate level of skepticism given how bad State has been, nevermind that it is 0-4 against the spread this season. But this week is the week! I mean, maybe.
Northern Illinois is coming off a disappointing three-point loss to Buffalo but still has that stunner in South Bend in its back pocket. NIU somehow lost to Buffalo despite giving up just 184 yards of offense and nine first downs. It’s not easy to blow a game despite nearly doubling the other team’s yardage output, but they found a way.
This is obviously a must-win game for NC State, which may have a struggle on its hands just to get to bowl eligibility.